University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Skewed logit model for analyzing correlated infant morbidity data.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Infant morbidity is a topic of interest because it is used globally as an indicator of the status of health care in a country. A large body of evidence supports an association between bacterial vaginosis (BV) ... -
High Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Clostridioides difficile Following Extensive Use of Antimicrobials in Hospitalized Patients in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Introduction Clostridioides difficile is a neglected pathogen in many African countries as it is generally not regarded as one of the major contributors toward the diarrheal disease burden in the continent. However, several ... -
Differential Elevation of Inflammation and CD4+ T Cell Activation in Kenyan Female Sex Workers and Non-Sex Workers Using Depot-Medroxyprogesterone Acetate.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Depot Medroxyprogesterone (DMPA) is one of the most widely used contraceptives in Sub-Saharan Africa where HIV incidence is high. We explored the effect of DMPA on the activation of HIV cellular targets and ... -
Policy and research frame of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: reflections on urban informality.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)How has the informality of urban slums exposed a gap in policy formulation and research questions in the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic? This paper seeks to identify the appropriate questions and ... -
Reframing Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries for Equity in the Era of Universal Health Coverage: Findings and Recommendations from the Kenya NCDI Poverty Commission.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Kenya has implemented a robust response to non-communicable diseases and injuries (NCDIs); however, key gaps in health services for NCDIs still exist in the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The ... -
Spatiotemporal hydro-chemical and isotopic dataset of the tropical Nyando river basin in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This article presents hydro-chemical and isotopic (δ15N-, δ18O‒NO3−, δ11B) data of water samples and potential nitrate sources from the Nyando river basin, a tributary of the Lake Victoria in Kenya. The data collection ... -
Effect of umbilical cord milking versus delayed cord clamping on preterm neonates in Kenya: A randomized controlled trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is a placental to new-born transfusion strategy recommended by obstetric and gynaecological societies. Though not widely adopted, umbilical cord milking (UCM) may achieve faster ... -
Resource Utilization And Financial Sustain Ability Of Devolved Administrations: A Critical Literature Review
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Issues of resources utilization ar crucial since that capacity of organizations to fully and profitably exploit resources is a key indicator of competitiveness. In past several years, economic instability has emerged in ... -
Preliminary Study on Disinfectant Susceptibility/Resistance Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from Slaughtered Village Free-Range Chickens in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Disinfectants are regularly used for cleansing poultry slaughterhouses to control microorganisms. However, the microorganisms such as bacteria are developing resistance to disinfectant(s) and complicate control of bacterial ... -
Hedging Market Risk, Market Imperfections, Firm Characteristics and Firm Value: a Critical Literature Review
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There has been growing academic and industry interest in hedging market risk as a result of globalization of economic activity that has led to rapid and continuous changes in the business environment. With the collapse ... -
2020/2021 Almanac College of Biological and Physical Sciences
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Rethinking the practice of Representative Democracy: a Case for Increased Public involvement in the Law-making Process in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Every democracy ought to have a mechanism through which the public participate in the management of public affairs, including the law-making process. Sovereignty, including that of Parliament, belongs to the people but ... -
2020/2021 Almanac College of Architecture and Engineering
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The Gender Dimension of Democratization in Kenya:some International Linkages
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2020/2021 Almanac College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences was established in 1985 by the University of Nairobi Act (now appealed under the Universities Act 2012 and University of Nairobi Charter). It is situated about 14 kilometers ... -
2020/2021 Almanac Career Services
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2020/2021 Almanac University of Nairobi Regulations Governing the Conduct of Research
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2020/2021 Almanac University of Nairobi Alumni Association
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2020/2021 Almanac University Library and Information Services
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2020/2021 Almanac Open, Distance and E-learning Campus
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